KrakenP - Plagiarism

[Clax]

Link the current Sythe account: KrakenP

Which violation you are reporting the user for: Plagiarism: Plagiarism (websites, ToS, discord servers and other significant content but not trivial things like thread titles) results in a 1 month ban.

Why you think they're violating Sythe rules:

They are advertising their website/products, which includes content they have stolen from our website/channels.

Our Website TOS: Terms and conditions - Hydra Tech
Their Website TOS: https://kraken-plugins.com/terms-and-conditions

Our video thumbnail image: firefox IALMn5Fsh B — Postimages
Their website product image: firefox h0g FZBEXt3 — Postimages

Our video thumbnail image (2): firefox Qge CHa TPO9 — Postimages
Their website product image (2): firefox 2i LCQy MZMB — Postimages

Our video thumbnail image (3): firefox Ik TPTKa Dtg — Postimages
Their website product image (3): firefox sul Cr1OXb X — Postimages

Launcher files top-level comparison: Image — Postimages
Launcher file hash proof (so they can't say it's fake): chrome_KQSgudee61.mp4

Our Wiki Page on Client Logs: https://github.com/hydratechclax/HydraDocs/wiki/Client-Logs
Their Docs Page on Client Logs: https://kraken-plugins.com/docs/support/logs.html

These examples represent only a small portion of the material they have taken, there is A LOT more. Additional copied assets include portions of our FAQs, privacy policy, numerous thumbnail images, and more. I have kept the list concise to avoid unnecessary length.

Also concerningly they admit to collecting Account login credentials within a section of their site (https://kraken-plugins.com/privacy-policy#).

For those considering purchasing plugins, there are many trustworthy and reputable providers in this space. Whether or not you choose our services, please remain vigilant and avoid developers who demonstrate unethical or unreliable behavior.

@Mods - This user's Discord UID is 215299779352068097 (Discord_qDFfRIBBnL.mp4), who happens to be a customer of ours. We will be revoking his access to our products and servers, as he has broken our Terms of Service (https://osrsplugins.com/static/Hydra_Tech_ToS_1_Dec_2023.pdf), specifically sections 2 - Intellectual Property Rights & 8 - Prohibited Activities

We invoke our right to terminate our services with this user as per 15 - Terms and Termination.

 

@KrakenP would you like to explain what's going on here?

 

[KrakenP]

Hello, Clax is correct in his findings. I did reference Hydra's website for examples of some of the legal pages, as well as thumbnail images found via google image search. I apologize for using the IP without asking or referencing the owners. I've gone ahead and updated the website to remove any Hydra related thumbnail images, refactored the legal pages, updated the client logs document and am in the process of reworking the launcher and bootstrap patching process to avoid plagiarism.

If I missed anything on the site please feel free to let me know so I can change and update it. Apologies again for the violation.

 

updated the client logs document and am in the process of reworking the launcher and bootstrap patching process to avoid plagiarism

Your launcher code had an overwhelming amount of similarities as Hydra Tech's launcher code. Did you copy their launcher code as well?

 

[KrakenP]

I did use the code for persisting user configuration (memory opts etc…) and fetching a json file for the bootstrapped dependencies.


The logic for the launching process using reflection launcher, checking injected client versions, and merging dependencies was written for Kraken specifically.

I’ve since reworked all the logic in the launcher to be completely unique (not just changing class names).

That being said, all things considered, the ban and removal of the plugin ad on the forums is probably warranted.

 

While I appreciate the honesty here, plagiarizing another Sythe user's content is not allowed.

It appears that you also decompiled their launcher code to assist in creating yours, which falls under our stance on blackhat/malicious activities. I've issued you a 1 month ban along with a DNT as punishment for the plagiarism and blackhat outlined above.

You will need to request a pardon if you wish to return to the market.

• Blackhat/Malicious Activities: Using software tools for deceptive, malicious, or harmful intent directly or indirectly affecting Sythe users. Will result in a temporary ban and a DNT.

• Plagiarism: Plagiarism (websites, ToS, discord servers and other significant content but not trivial things like thread titles) results in a 1 month ban.